Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said it is extremely concerning the board of the watchdog responsible for oversight of care homes has resigned en masse. The nine board members of the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) claimed they were not consulted on a number of decisions taken by the Department of Health, […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has asked why so many parts of the health service transformation programme are being delayed. Health Minister Robin Swann last week launched a strategic framework for rebuilding health and social care services, designed to reconstruct in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, South Belfast MLA Ms Bradshaw said […]
Alliance Councillor Kate Nicholl has hit out at Belfast City Council’s attempts to hold a virtual meeting, calling it a “farce and a complete let down” as all other Councils in Northern Ireland have moved forward successfully with the format. Speaking after a special meeting held to decide if Committee meetings would take place before […]
Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan has said Belfast City Council’s Covid-19 response and long-term recovery plan must deliver on the Council’s commitments to be inclusive of disabled people and older people calling on the Local Government authority to commit to being a globally leading city on inclusion and accessibility. The East Belfast Councillor was speaking as […]
Alliance Infrastructure and Finance Spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has called on a joint approach from the Infrastructure and Economy Minister to deliver a support package for Private Bus and Coach Operators who face a bleak future without assistance. Speaking after he help a meeting with operators on Tuesday, Mr Muir said this “key part of […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has called for the Health Minister to work with the health and social care trusts to ensure childcare for key workers will remain until schools are fully re-opened. South Belfast MLA Ms Bradshaw said unless key workers were assured they will have continued access to childcare, the nursing profession […]
There should be an inquiry into how a Glengormley care home has been managed throughout the pandemic, Alliance Councillor Julian McGrath has said. Glenabbey Care Home has suffered 14 COVID-19-related deaths since April. The Glengormley Councillor said allegations in today’s media a small gathering or party allegedly took place in the home on March 25 […]
The Economy and Communities Ministers should push for betting shops to reopen now other non-essential retailers have opened their doors, Alliance MLA John Blair has said. Mr Blair said betting shops were no different than other retailers which have opened their doors over the past few days, with an added advantage of avoiding the potential […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said he is “deeply disappointed” after no trade unionists were appointed to a group designed to help build the Northern Ireland economy. Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced the membership of the Economic Advisory Group last night. The 11-member panel of economists, CEOs, managing directors and others, but has no trade […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has told the Assembly that people shielding should be given more detailed guidance urgently so they can make future plans, and that people with diabetes should be added automatically to the shielding list. She also expressed concern at the absence of reliable data informing the raising of future restrictions. Speaking […]